US4071996A
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Process for reinforcing reinforced concrete post
Assignee: Kajima Corp
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Filing: 1975-09-10
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Granted: 1978-02-07
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Expires: 1995-09-10
Abstract
Abstract A method of maintaining the load bearing integrity of a pre-existing reinforced concrete post during earthquake tremors wherein a sheet metal band is placed about the post and then made integral thereto by inserting a hardenable bonding agent between the band and the post.
Inventors
- 👤 Kiyoshi Muto
- 👤 Toshihiko Hisada
- 👤 Nobutsugu Ohmori
- 👤 Satoshi Bessho
- 👤 Naoharu Mori
- 👤 Katsuhiko Ishikawa
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 03:40
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04G; E04G23/00; E04G23/02; E04G23/0218
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
149 words
In a pre-existing structurally sound load bearing reinforced concrete post, the method of maintaining the load bearing capacity of said post with bands during earthquake tremors, comprising the steps of: (a) providing a plurality of band segments, (b) bonding spacers to said band segments, (c) securing said segments around said post, thus fitting the spacers to said post, (d) fastening the segments together, thus completely forming said bands, (e) vertically spacing apart said bands one from the other along the longitudinal axis of said post, (f) interposing a hardenable bonding agent between said post and said bands, and (g) permitting said bonding agent to harden sufficiently to convert said post, bonding agent and bands into an integral structure, whereby decrease of load bearing capacity of said post is minimized by said bonded bands when said post is subjected to the attrition of flexing and shear due to earthquake tremors.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
149 words
In a pre-existing structurally sound load bearing reinforced concrete post, the method of maintaining the load bearing capacity of said post with bands during earthquake tremors, comprising the steps of: (a) providing a plurality of band segments, (b) bonding spacers to said band segments, (c) securing said segments around said post, thus fitting the spacers to said post, (d) fastening the segments together, thus completely forming said bands, (e) vertically spacing apart said bands one from the other along the longitudinal axis of said post, (f) interposing a hardenable bonding agent between said post and said bands, and (g) permitting said bonding agent to harden sufficiently to convert said post, bonding agent and bands into an integral structure, whereby decrease of load bearing capacity of said post is minimized by said bonded bands when said post is subjected to the attrition of flexing and shear due to earthquake tremors.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1981-02-06 | 1981-08-08 | 1982-02-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-02-06 | 1985-08-08 | 1986-02-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-02-06 | 1989-08-08 | 1990-02-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |